HC Deb 23 June 1981 vol 7 cc76-7W
Mr. Wigley

asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will consult interested local authority departments before he makes any statement on the future of services for the mentally handicapped in Wales.

Mr. Wyn Roberts

I refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave him on 19 June 1981.—[Vol. 6, c.466.]

Mr. Wigley

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what directions have been given by the Welsh Office to local authorities in Wales to provide sheltered housing accommodation for mentally handicapped persons as part of a programme to integrate the maximum proportion possible of such persons into the general community rather than maintaining them in institutional care.

Mr. Wyn Roberts

None. I hope to have discussions shortly with local authorities on how best we can carry forward a joint plan for the development of services for the mentally handicapped in Wales.